Belfort Furniture donates tree seedlings to Va forestry agency for planting around state

By Associated Press, Published: November 25

RICHMOND, Va. — More than 30,000 tree seedlings donated by a furniture company will be planted across Virginia...

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Mike Huber Guest Panelist at SmartCEO Matrix Executive Forum

Dulles, Va (September, 2011) – Mike Huber, Belfort Furniture, CEO was a guest panelist at the September SmartCEO Matrix Executive Forum. More than 200 business leaders from the Washington, DC metropolitan area attended the event at the Bethesda Marriott. The forum focused on how creative, clever and effective marketing will lead to growth. SmartCEO is a mid-Atlantic resource that offers educational opportunities to inspire regional CEOs in running and growing their businesses. The dialogue centered around branding, social media, obsolete marketing strategies, managing online reputations and return on investment. Discussions also centered on the marketing of “daily deals” and the impact that strategy has on business margins.

During the discussion, Huber commented, “The number one benefit of a strong brand is customer loyalty. Our repeat business is about 45% and that speaks to the strength of the ‘Belfort’ brand.”

Growing Belfort Furniture from just one employee to over 160 employees, Huber offered insights from advertising, managing an online reputation to creating a private label brand, “Belfort Signature,” which now accounts for almost 10% of their sales.

Under Huber’s leadership, the twenty four year old company has become a national leader in the home furnishings retail industry and is a Top 100 Retailer in the country, as ranked by Furniture Today. Belfort Furniture is located in Dulles, Virginia. www.belfortfurniture.com

Belfort Furniture Sponsors YMCA Loudoun County Charity Golf Tournament, Raises Over $45,000

Purcellville, VA (May 2011) - Belfort Furniture took the lead again this year as the Corporate Sponsor for the YMCA Loudoun County Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The event brought in over $45,000. The proceeds from this event support the YMCA Loudoun County Building Bridges Program that provides quality after school and summer camp opportunities for families in Loudoun County. The tournament took place May 5th at Loudoun Valley Golf and Country Club in Purcellville, Virginia.

Mike Huber, CEO, Belfort Furniture and his wife, Kristi Huber, Vice-President, Quality, Belfort, hosted a pre-golf event at Mike’s vineyard, Stone Tower Vineyards, in Leesburg, Virginia. Over 100 industry partners attended the casual gathering for a cocktails and barbeque amidst the very picturesque landscape.

Since Belfort Furniture became the sponsor in 2005, their efforts have helped raise almost $300,000 for the YMCA Loudoun County. Mike Huber, Belfort CEO, noted, “It sounds like such a simple thing…giving a kid a chance to take part in camp, learn worthwhile skills, have fun and make new friends. But it is not a small thing.”

He continued, “Organizations like the YMCA and the Building Bridges Program, make a real difference in the lives of real families here in Loudoun County. I’m proud to be part of it, and proud that Belfort Furniture was able to once again sponsor this wonderful event.” Laura Fears, Associate Executive Director, YMCA Loudoun County expressed her gratitude for Belfort’s contributions, “We are so grateful to Belfort Furniture and their industry partners for their continued support of our programs, lending a helping hand to the families in Loudoun County who truly need our support.”

Belfort Furniture’s industry partners from all over the United States came out strong to support the event, as did local Loudoun businesses.

Belfort Furniture’s Mike Huber to Receive City of Hope’s Top Philanthropic Award

DULLES, VA (April 2011) – Belfort Furniture announces that City of Hope’s National Home Furnishings Industry group will present Mike Huber, Chief Executive Officer, with The Spirit of Life® Award, City of Hope’s most prestigious honor, at the annual Spirit of Life gala on April 3, 2011. The event, which benefits lifesaving cancer research, education and treatment at City of Hope, will be held at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC.

“It’s a privilege to receive this award from an institution that is on the cutting edge of cancer research,” Huber said. “Together, the home furnishings industry and City of Hope will continue to work toward advancing innovative science and turning it into new treatments for patients battling life-threatening diseases.”

Huber has announced that he will match pledges, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $25,000 for the Walk for Hope, Women’s Cancers, Women’s Cures. The walk will take place in Washington, DC on Sunday, April 10th. City of Hope's women’s cancers research, treatment and education programs are leading the way to women's cures. To register and join the Belfort Team or to make a donation, visit Belfort Furniture’s website, www.belfortfurniture.com or nationalevents.cityofhope.org/goto/Belfort.

“We are pleased to recognize Mike Huber for his steadfast commitment to the fight against cancer,” said Shannon Sullivan, Director of Development, City of Hope. “He recognizes the critical role of research in making cancer a manageable and ultimately curable disease. City of Hope is fortunate to have his support and commitment to our mission.”

Belfort Furniture, a family-owned business, opened its doors in 1987 in an industrial park in Herndon, Virginia. with one employee. Today, Belfort is strategically situated just north of Dulles Airport in Loudoun County, one of the fastest growing areas in the United States, The company employs more than 160 associates with 100,000 square feet of showrooms and more than 100,000 square feet of warehouse space. Belfort sells the most sought after furniture manufacturer lines available in the industry and is ranked as a “Top 100 Retailer” by Furniture Today. Belfort’s success can be attributed to Huber’s passion for the furniture business and his entrepreneurial vision to build and grow Washington, D.C., area’s largest furniture store.

For more information on City of Hope’s National Home Furnishings Industry, visit www.cityofhope.org/nhfi.

About City of Hope

City of Hope is a leading research, treatment and education center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer and urology by U.S.News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org.